Crime & Safety
'Wheelie Popping' Cyclist Cited After Crashing Into Car: Police
The 21-year-old was weaving through traffic with his front wheel in the air when he ran into the back of a moving car, cops said.
HARRISON, NY — A bike rider who was showing off was lucky to escape injury, but didn't avoid all the consequences of his actions, Harrison police said.
On Friday evening, a 21-year-old Harrison man was issued traffic tickets after his reckless riding of a bicycle caused a collision, police said.
While on Halstead Avenue near Oakland Avenue, the bicyclist collided with the rear of a moving vehicle, while weaving through traffic and performing a "wheelie," causing damage to the rear of the vehicle.
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Moments before the collision, an off-duty, Harrison police officer called into headquarters to report the reckless bicyclist, and then remained on scene to assist with the crash investigation.
Fortunately, no one was injured, according to authorities.
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"The Harrison Police remains committed to cracking down on dangerous bicyclists within Town, and any such sighting should be reported to Police Headquarters via 911, or 914-967-5111," police said.
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